CVE-2000-0258: Input Validation
First published: Wed Apr 12 2000(Updated: )
IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending many URLs with a large number of escaped characters, aka the "Myriad Escaped Characters" Vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 | |
| =4.0 | ||
| =5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0258?
CVE-2000-0258 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IIS 4.0 and 5.0.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0258?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0258, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of IIS that is not vulnerable to this issue.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2000-0258?
CVE-2000-0258 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 and Internet Information Services 5.0.
Can CVE-2000-0258 lead to server downtime?
Yes, CVE-2000-0258 can lead to server downtime by causing denial of service through excessive requests.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2000-0258?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2000-0258 other than updating the affected software.
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